CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
A project is being executed in a highly regulated industry. The quality management plan requires extensive documentation. During a quality audit, the auditor finds that some test results are missing. What is the MOST appropriate action for the project manager?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Log the issue in the issue log and develop a corrective action
The missing test results represent an issue that should be logged in the issue log, and corrective action should be planned to resolve it. Option A might be part of the corrective action but not the immediate first step. Options B and C are premature.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Issue a change request to update the quality management plan
Why it's wrong here
The plan may be fine; the issue is with execution.
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Request that the team repeat the tests immediately
Why it's wrong here
This is a possible corrective action but should be planned after logging the issue.
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Update the lessons learned register
Why it's wrong here
Lessons learned are typically captured at the end or after resolution.
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Log the issue in the issue log and develop a corrective action
Why this is correct
This follows the issue management process.
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